ESA Launches Satellites for Artificial Solar Eclipses

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-05T21:52:14.205240+05:30

- The European Space Agency launched two satellites to create artificial solar eclipses, enabling extended study of the sun's outer atmosphere. - The Proba-3 mission, costing $210 million, involves precise formation flying to mimic natural eclipses, starting in March 2025. - Scientists aim to gain insights into the sun's corona and coronal mass ejections, with data expected to revolutionize solar research. Source: [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/12/05/satellites-designed-to-create-artificial-solar-eclipses-just-launched-heres-when-well-be-able-to-see-images/), [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/satellite-launched-artificial-eclipses-solar-research-1995921)

The European Space Agency launched two satellites to create artificial solar eclipses, enabling extended study of the sun's outer atmosphere.
The Proba-3 mission, costing $210 million, involves precise formation flying to mimic natural eclipses, starting in March 2025.
Scientists aim to gain insights into the sun's corona and coronal mass ejections, with data expected to revolutionize solar research.

Source: Forbes, Newsweek